Building / buying a gaming desktop PC. [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 14 answers

Any way to hook up TWO (2) additional monitors to a laptop. One (1) is easy, but anyway to do TWO?
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 9 answers

Does it really matter where you get the Computer Science degree from? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 32 answers

The left control key on my keyboard has suddenly started toggling the mute on my master volume. How do I make it stop? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 4 answers

I am having problems making a persistent installation of Ubuntu on a usb thumb drive. [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - 3 answers

How to read PDF files on Amazon Kindle? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 6 answers

Looking for robust multitouch hardware and programming. [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 3 answers

Used-Mac-Filter: Have you bought one from GainSaver? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2008 - 2 answers

Where can I find a list of "prank" websites that use customization to put the name of the victim somewhere within the site? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 9 answers

As a computer engineering student about to begin my sophomore year, what can I do on my own to distinguish myself from the scores of other kids in the field when it comes time to find an internship? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 21 answers

Why would the mute button on my computer suddenly stop working? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 3 answers

Can I wirelessly have audio from my laptop play on another computer? [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - 12 answers

What are the best examples of human/computer interaction in tv and movies (please mention specific scenes and episodes if you can). ex: HAL in 2001, The touch screen in Minority Report, Scotty talking to the mouse in Star Trek IV -lol, etc...
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 33 answers

How do I remedy the error message I'm getiting on my laptop about the windows\system32\config\system file being missing or corrupt? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2008 - 15 answers

WindowsXP laptop, performed an XP automatic update on itself and has since had no internet connectivity. Despite connecting and receiving an IP address. [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - 5 answers

Laptop Recommendation [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - 23 answers

AMD or Intel? (2008 Edition) [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - 17 answers

I'm an entry-level computer technician looking for advice on what skills are most vital for me in today's market, and how to best achieve them. Specifically, I would like to know what hands-on classes I should look into in the Nashville, TN area. [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 16 answers

Stock ticker ... how are they doing this? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 7 answers

Ghost in the Machine-filter: My speakers seem to be picking up someone's conversation. [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 11 answers

Data Backup Filter: I have about 6TB (yes TB, not GB) of data. I need to back it up BEFORE it crashes. I also need a good way to share it on the network. How can I do this? Details within... [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 28 answers

I hate doing this, but I have a computer issue and need help. Apologies in advance. Random pauses while it's running... what broke? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2008 - 16 answers

Why does my external hard drive (OS X) keep spinning up? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2008 - 15 answers

I'm building a computer. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2008 - 32 answers

How does Comcast know that my laptop is connected to the neighbor's router? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2008 - 7 answers

Anti-virus software managed to remove most of the viruses from my mother's computer. However, two files remain. How proactive do I need to be about deleting them? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2008 - 13 answers

Should I major in computer science? If yes, what career options are available? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 22 answers

Help me with some free, easy to use software for elderly people to use on a computer. Specifically: hands-off, self-maintaining security, and a good replacement for Windows Explorer. [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 8 answers

I am upgrading my PC and I have questions regarding transferring my data. This is probably a total newbie question but I can't seem to find a straight answer anywhere. [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 8 answers

Are there any good online guides to hard drive partitioning? I've always had a single hard drive partition, but since I'm getting a new system together I'd be interested to hear any suggestions regarding best practices, etc. [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 14 answers

My mom and my brother are looking for a simple, solid online backup solution for their Windows XP computers. I know that there are sites like Carbonite, Mozy, and Crashplan. What I don't know is how good or simple any of these sites are or if there are others that are better that I just don't know about. Also, how heavily does the background services these site's software install impact system performance?
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me bring my comic to life. [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 11 answers

I am having a very unusual problem with my hard drive and CANNOT recover any data from it after trying numerous methods. Please help me with your technical expertise. [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 7 answers

Looking for a modular, reconfigurable desk--that will incorporate a miniature home theater, among other things. Your help needed. [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2008 - 9 answers

The kitchen computer has a little trackpad/keyboard combo that sits atop of the microwave. When the microwave turns on, the trackpad stops working. Looking for suggestions on shielding, putting a filter in line with the cable, grounding, anything to help me cook and mouse at the same time. [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2008 - 5 answers

My Powerbook is dead. What do I do with it now? My priorities: 1) I want it gone 2) I want my data to stay safe 3) I want to make some money [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 5 answers

I have a Dell Latitude X300, which uses the same ac adapter that every other Dell I’ve seen lately uses. Is there anything that will work for my laptop that is smaller and easier for me to carry around? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 2 answers

How do I know what kind/size of fan/heatsink will fit in my computer? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 10 answers

How should I tote my stuff, including a laptop, on my bike? (Backpacks and messenger bags need not apply.) [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 12 answers

What's the best USB controller to use when emulating old games on my PC? [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2008 - 13 answers

Can someone tell me what software would open these files (or could you open them for me)? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 9 answers

Is there any (fancy and/or free preferable) Windows screensaver that shows the number of unread messages using POP3 and/or IMAP? [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 1 answers

Why does my internet connection suck? [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm thinking of buying a laptop, and find that at sites like CNET, the editors and users often disagree wildly. I haven't found a place that reviews laptops that can sort reviews by the users' rankings. I tried amazon, but their "sort by average customer review" doesn't work. Which sites do you like? [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 13 answers

What is the highest memory storage capacity for USB portable Flash drive in the market right now? [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 4 answers

Is it safe to assume that anyone professionally employed in a computer-using job (secretary, assistant, ect.) is familiar with ZIP archives? What about the public at large? [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 29 answers

My monitor stopped talking to my PC. Strangely, the monitor shows the Windows startup screen before going dark. It does this every time I boot up. [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 12 answers

Why is my keyboard cursor moving so slowly? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I get this Bluetooth headset working with Skype on Windows Vista? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2008 - 2 answers

I need to replace a power supply on a FlexPOS 150 (a touchscreen-based point-of-sale computer). However, one ever-looming obstacle towers over me like some malevolent god-beast (with a lot of screws): how the hell do I take this machine apart? [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2008 - 6 answers